Assembly members set forum on mental health, gun safety

Six Western New York Republican Assembly members will host a forum on mental health, school safety and gun violence from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Hearing Room 4 of the Mahoney State Office Building, 65 Court St. The public is welcome to attend and listen.

Discussing safety measures and the newly signed gun-control measure, the NY SAFE Act, will be Assemblywoman Jane Corwin of Clarence and Assemblymen John Ceretto of Lewiston, Raymond Walter of Amherst, David DiPietro of East Aurora, Steve Hawley of Batavia and Joe Giglia of Gowanda.

Also attending will be State Sen. Patrick Gallivan, R-Elma, and Democratic Assemblymen Dennis Gabryszak of Cheektowaga and Michael Kearns of Buffalo. Local law enforcement representatives, mental health providers and school officials also will speak.